10 Dream Destinations For Archeologists
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Giza, Egypt
Egypt’s UNESCO-listed?1, extending from Giza to Dahshur, are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and it’s not hard to see why. These spectacular ancient funerary monuments – temples, pyramids, stone tombs and?limestone Sphinx – took colossal effort to construct given the technology of the time.
Angkor Complex, Cambodia
One of Southeast Asia’s most important archeological sites, the temples of Angkor were constructed during the reign of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century but remained cloaked in dense jungle until their discovery by French archeologists during the late 18th century. Since then, thousands of smaller archeological sites have been discovered in the area, making it one of the world’s largest archeological finds.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Considered the most important creation by the Incan empire at the height of its power,?1?sits perched on the slopes of the Andes Mountains – a dramatic setting that adds to its beauty. The site was abandoned in the early 16th century, and scholars and archeologists have yet to unlock the mystery of its purpose.
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Source: 10 DREAM DESTINATIONS FOR ARCHEOLOGISTS, USA Today 1 published Apr 16, 2014. Viewed Apr 17, 2014.